Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S2 52. Let’s Live Separately

Barbara lowered Melanie’s hand from her shoulder. Her tears

thickened.

“What do you think of me? A daughter? But why don’t you love me unconditionally, like other mothers?”

Unexpectedly, Melanie burst out laughing. The corners of her lips. twitched disdainfully. “You believe other mothers love their children without expecting anything in return?”

While raising her eyebrows, Melanie slowly shook her head. “You’re wrong, Dear. Other parents just never say it. Everyone considers children an investment. We didn’t raise you for free. Of course you have to repay our services. Especially you….”

Melanie stroked Barbara’s cheek. “In your entire life, have I ever failed to grant your wishes? I’ve always complied with all your requests. Where else can you find a parent as good as me?”

Barbara’s breath started to rumble. Her hands clenched into fists gripping her dress.

“Is this the reason you always pamper me? So you can ask for

rewards and I don’t have a reason to be free?”

Melanie pursed her lips. “I actually don’t want to say it directly. Bu what can I do? You’ve started to be disobedient lately. I’ve had to encourage you to get back on the right track.”

“You’re the one who made me lost, Mom!” Barbara’s tears fell without touching her cheeks. “Don’t you realize? I am nothing more than a spoiled girl who can only ask and order. I don’t have any provisions to face life.”

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“No, Darling,” Melanie shook her head firmly. “You’re wrong. You have beauty and that alone is enough to keep you going.”

“But I don’t want to be like you.” Barbara stepped back and stamped her foot. Every curve on her face was now filled with despair. “If I marry a man who only loves beauty, one day, my life will also end sadly.”

Melanie’s expression hardened again. Her throat was dry. “You call

life sad?”

“Yes,” Barbara breathed through trembling lips. “Just think about it carefully! You’re lonely. You don’t know the true meaning of love and family. You don’t understand the true meaning of life.”

Barbara’s breath began to hitch. Her shoulders rose and fell faster.

“All this time, you live only for pleasure and luxury. Without you knowing, those were the two things that made you a laughingstock. People knew that it was all fake, Mom. They didn’t really respect you.”

Melanie sighed in disbelief. She felt hot. However, Barbara still continued to give her coals.

“Please be aware, Mom! It’s not too late for you to change. M endless.”

pointed her finger. “You have no right to lec me. You are still young. Your life

not about experience, Mom, but awareness. Have you seen my account? There were more people who sincerely supported me when I

Her eyes were

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Your choice. yesterday was enough to break my heart.

was little sparkle left in her eyes, just like hope. “So you will stick to the plan?

and someday, you will realize that it is all

deep breath. While

bitterness.

decision. Now I’m more confident in the choice I

I really have to go my own way,

startled. She didn’t expect Barbara to escape her

took out a folder from her bag. “Please sign this, Mom. After all the processes are complete, let’s live separately. I will reimburse all

Shaking her head slow whispered,

the folder closer. “Sign it. Only

Melanie brushed away the folder. Just like her uncontrolled emotions,

live here and a month has passed, I won’t

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paid no attention. Instead, she picked up the papers and handed

conditions, Mom.

you suddenly change your mind. Dad is quite busy with

of paper. Without thinking, she rolled them up and

for you. But this is your reward for

was no longer focused on her mother’s words. She tried to dodge and parry the attacks. However, her

instead.

it, Mom! It hurts!”

the pillar and ran

you feel sorry for your

stopped covering her head. When she looked

blocked her

to escape. Her heart was broken kn that the person who saved her was a man she had just met, while person she had always loved was standing

shaking of her shoulders became

stop!” Louis exclaimed while looking at Melanie out of the corner of his eye. He now stood straight beside Philip. His hands were clenched into fists as if he was ready to fight

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Melanie attacked again.

turning red.” Emily stood on tiptoe stroking Barbara’s hand. Her lips pursed

widened her eyes. Her finger was

to pretend to care about my daughter, hmm? Are you happy that you put her in